Betsy Stormer

The board meeting included the approval of numerous claims across various funds, including General Basic, General Supplemental, MH-DD Services Fund, Rural Services Basic, Secondary Road, Empowerment Fund, County Attorney Forfeiture, Emergency Management, and Cons. Land Acquisition Trust. Discussion occurred regarding the Icarian Project, including upcoming events and work on a sewer system. A resolution was adopted and published notifying landowners of their responsibility to destroy noxious weeds. The appointment of a Board of Health member was tabled. The supervisors reviewed a proposed agreement for involuntary admission services with Alegent Health. Written quarterly and monthly reports from the Adams County Sheriff and Recorder were read and approved, respectively. Supervisor reports on committee attendance were also submitted.

The meeting included approving the agenda and minutes from the previous session. Key discussions involved updates on receiving quotes for the courthouse roof inspection and the commencement of the Hazard Mitigation process, which includes public input surveys. Supervisors approved Extended COVID-19 Leave provisions. The Treasurer's Semi-Annual Report and Quarterly Investment Report were approved, as was the reappointment of a member to the Adams County Conservation Board. The Engineer provided an update on bridge ratings. The session concluded with a budget work session, a TIF Project work session including phone conferences with legal and financial advisors, and oral reports from board members regarding various committee activities.

The meeting addressed several operational and administrative matters. Discussions included an update on secondary roads operations, notably snow crew activity and hauling rock, and approval of financial claims. Key agenda items involved the County Attorney drafting language for an ordinance concerning General Assistance. Updates were provided by Corning CHI regarding doctors, providers, and services, and by the EMS Director regarding ambulance remounting and increased hospital-to-hospital transfers. The board also discussed an updated Ambulance Management Services Agreement. The Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report was presented and approved, followed by the approval of tax abatement requests from the City of Corning. Furthermore, the board approved signing an underwriting engagement agreement and a disclosure letter with DA Davidson. Department reports covered Veterans Affairs, Treasurer updates on property tax receipts, and Auditor activities including deputizing staff and budget work. Various committee and meeting reports were reviewed.

The meeting addressed public comments concerning the poor condition of Mulberry Avenue, requiring a complete redo of the road. Key financial actions included the purchase of a 2012 CAT 320 Excavator for $120,000 and the approval of Blacktop Services to mill and overlay Hunter Trail for $54,000 for fiscal year 2019. The board approved new language for updating building permit processes in Adams County Ordinances Chapter 21 -- Zoning, pending a future public hearing. Furthermore, approvals were granted for the Bio-Emergency Surveillance, Epidemiologic Investigations and Control Policy for Public Health and an agreement for Taylor County Public Health to provide services for Fiscal Year 2020. The hiring of legal counsel, Mike Galloway effective June 1, 2019, was approved, as was the abatement of the second half of property taxes for a Corning property. The board entered and exited a closed session without taking formal action. Committee reports were also presented.

Key discussions included an update on secondary roads, noting that Prescott 24 is open and a pre-construction meeting was held for Lincoln 3 and 4, which will require a detour of approximately one year. The Board entered and exited a closed session pertaining to the purchase or sale of real estate. Action was taken to table discussion regarding the General Assistance, burial assistance portion of Ordinance Chapter 6. The Board approved Resolution 2026-11, which adopted a 28E Agreement with Adams Community Economic Development Corp. regarding resource sharing and designating the Executive Director as a County employee eligible for County benefits, with full reimbursement from the Corp. Discussion followed regarding a 28E agreement with Taylor County concerning Veterans Affairs, with a future meeting planned with the Taylor County Attorney. Resolution 2026-12 supporting SICOG was approved. Committee and department reports were presented, noting Sheriff's app functionality and various committee activities.